Raising Awareness: Colorectal Cancer in Younger People.

Colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger people, with 20% of diagnoses in 2019 being in patients under 55. Due to less common screening, those under 55 are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage cancer than those who are older. Vannora Hawkins, a survivor, advocates for people to listen to their bodies, push for answers, and get screened. She recommends new screenings such as Cologuard that can be done at home as a non-invasive way to test for the disease.